Member Activities
We offer a number of activities for members at our Learning & Development Centre in Kirkintilloch. All activities are free to attend so why not come along, meet new people and have some fun.
For more information or to sign up to any activities below please contact our Development Officer Gillian Mooney development@dbscotland.org.uk
Autumn Term
Classes start the week beginning Monday 22th October and run every week for 7 weeks with a break for SAGOD on 28th November and 12th December for the Christmas Lunches. The last week of classes is the week beginning 17th December.
Monday Mornings 10am – 12noon
Social Club & Games – pop along for a cuppa and chat. Or, play our selection of accessible games like scrabble, chess, snakes and ladders, domino’s, cards and more.
Tuesday Afternoons 2pm – 4pm
Christmas Wreath Making (fortnightly)23rd October, 6th November, 20th November and 4th December
Make a seasonal decoration for your home or a special hand-made gift.
Christmas Card Making (fortnightly) 30th October, 13th November, 27th November and 18th December
Design and create your very own hand-made Christmas cards.
Wednesday Morning 10am – 12noon
Animation workshops
In an animated film, anything can happen – if you can imagine it, we will help you create it. Fun activities using a variety of 2D and 3D materials paper, plasticine, people and more! We will also add sound effects and music to bring your films to life and tell your story!
Wednesday Afternoon 2pm – 4pm
Music Technology
Create music instantly using lots of new and traditional instruments. The music created will be used to bring to life the animation film. No musical experience necessary.
Thursday morning 10am – 12noon
Knitting Group – All abilities of knitters welcome to create clothing like hats and scarfs for charity. Thursday 25th October for 8 weeks until 13th December
Thursday morning 10am – 12noon
Walking Group Paths for All lead a walking group around the Kirkintilloch area. Each walk lasts around 1 hour 15 mins and covers roughly 2 – 3 miles.
Thursday Afternoon – 2pm – 4pm
IT drop-in sessions in the Deafblind Scotland IT Suite. Contact Ruth Hart for any help with mobile phones, tablets, ipads, computers. You can come to the Deafblind Scotland Centre and use the accessible computers. Learn new skills or come for a refresher session.
One-off Events:
Hymn and Christmas Carol Signing Session: Wednesday 14th November 2pm – 3.30pm
Lift your mood by coming together to singing and signing with accompanying pianist.
Theatre and Museum Visits
For all performances and museum entry the cost of tickets are free to members and their guide/communicator, friend or family member. One accompanying ticket per member.
To attend the events it is required to use your own hours.
Event: Meet the Artist
Location: Callendar House Museum, Falkirk
Date: Wednesday 21st November
Time: 10.30am – 12noon
Transport: Bus leaving from Deafblind Scotland’s Learning and Development Centre at 10am returning at 12.30pm
‘Drawn from the Past’ – Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a descriptive tour of the exhibition within Falkirk’s impressive Callendar House. Afterwards enjoy complimentary tea/coffee and cake and the chance to handle some of the tactile object.
Event: Ray Bradshaw – Deaf Comedy
Location: Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Date: Sunday 18th November
Time: 8pm – 9pm
Meeting arrangements: 7.45pm Meet in foyer of Falkirk Town Hall
Award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw tells hilarious tales about growing up with Deaf parents. Each show is performed in English and BSL.
Event: Aladdin BSL performance with Elaine C. Smith
Location: Kings Theatre, Glasgow
Date: Friday 14th December
Time: 11am – approx. 1.30pm
Meeting arrangements: Meet Deafblind representative in foyer of Kings Theatre Glasgow 15mins before the beginning of the performance.
Follow Aladdin, his brother Wishee Washee, and of course his mother Widow Twankey, on a spectacular adventure.
Event: Aladdin BSL and AD performance
Location: Ayr Gaety Theatre,
Date: Thursday 13th December
Time: 6.30pm – approx. 8.45pm
Meeting arrangements: Meet Deafblind representative in foyer of Ayr Gaety Theatre 15mins before the beginning of the performance.
Event: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs BSL performance
Location: His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
Date: Thursday 13th December
Time: 7pm – aprrox 9.30pm
Meeting arrangements: Pick tickets up from box office 15 minutes before the performance begins.
Event: Beauty and The Beast BSL performance
Location: Kings Theatre Edinburgh
Date: Friday 14th December
Time: 7pm – approx. 9.30pm
Meeting arrangements: Meet Deafblind representative in foyer of Kings Theatre Edinburgh 15mins before the beginning of the performance.